Research Article

Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON as an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study

Volume: 16 Number: 1 January 23, 2026
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Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON as an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the informational content of YouTube™ videos related to ICON and the resin infiltration technique. Method: ‘Resin infiltration technique’ and ‘ICON’ was searched as a keyword on YouTube™. YouTube™ was filtered by the relevance, and the first 100 videos for each two keywords were evaluated. After the inclusion/exclusion criteria 103 the video was analyzed. Parameters of the videos (the number of views, likes, dislikes, comments, the days since the upload, the duration of the video, interaction index (II), and video power index (VPI)) were recorded. Reliability, accuracy, and content quality were evaluated by the modified-DISCERN Questionnaire, the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark, Global Quality Scale (GQS). The Kruskal Wallis test, the Dunnett’s Post Hoc and Spearman correlation coefficients were used for statistical analysis. The significance levels were set at 0.05. Results: When the YouTube™ videos related to ICON were analyzed, according to video uploader sources assessment there was a significance different only in the JAMA criteria (p<0.01). A positive correlation was detected among JAMA-GQS, JAMA-m-DISCERN, and GQS-m-DISCERN scores (r= 0.215, r= 0.32, r= 0.481, respectively). Conclusion: YouTube™ videos are useful for informing patients with white spot lesions or fluorosis that a minimal invasive treatment option is available. However, it is essential to consult professionals for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Social Determinants of Health, Digital Health

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 23, 2026

Submission Date

June 19, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 27, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 16 Number: 1

APA
Atılan Yavuz, S., Ozdemır, Z. M., & Gursel Surmelioglu, D. (2026). Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON as an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, 16(1), 282-295. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1720591
AMA
1.Atılan Yavuz S, Ozdemır ZM, Gursel Surmelioglu D. Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON as an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2026;16(1):282-295. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1720591
Chicago
Atılan Yavuz, Sevim, Zeyneb Merve Ozdemır, and Derya Gursel Surmelioglu. 2026. “Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON As an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 16 (1): 282-95. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1720591.
EndNote
Atılan Yavuz S, Ozdemır ZM, Gursel Surmelioglu D (January 1, 2026) Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON as an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 16 1 282–295.
IEEE
[1]S. Atılan Yavuz, Z. M. Ozdemır, and D. Gursel Surmelioglu, “Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON as an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study”, Lokman Hekim Dergisi, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 282–295, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.31020/mutftd.1720591.
ISNAD
Atılan Yavuz, Sevim - Ozdemır, Zeyneb Merve - Gursel Surmelioglu, Derya. “Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON As an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 16/1 (January 1, 2026): 282-295. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1720591.
JAMA
1.Atılan Yavuz S, Ozdemır ZM, Gursel Surmelioglu D. Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON as an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2026;16:282–295.
MLA
Atılan Yavuz, Sevim, et al. “Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON As an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, vol. 16, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 282-95, doi:10.31020/mutftd.1720591.
Vancouver
1.Sevim Atılan Yavuz, Zeyneb Merve Ozdemır, Derya Gursel Surmelioglu. Evaluation of YouTubeTM Videos Regarding ICON as an Information Resource: A Cross-Sectional Study. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2026 Jan. 1;16(1):282-95. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1720591

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